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Offline JMW IV

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I give up on Linux.
« Topic Start: February 16, 2012, 05:00:24 PM »
I can't do it anymore.

Tired of playing Distro-hop to try and find one that works and that will run the programs that I want without fuss, on my computer with its lower specs.

tired of the terminal, tired of having to burn cds and usb pen drives every couple of weeks. tired of having to google search for ways to get the programs I want to work with *insert linux distro*.

I'm getting a windows XP disc from a friend, and I am installing that. and then when I can afford it, I am buying a brand new computer with windows 7(or 8, whatever) on it. I don't care how much Microsoft and Windows sucks and open source is god and all that other crap.

what I care about is easy installation and use of everything that I want to use on my computer.

I quit. back to Windows.
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Offline The Chief

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #1: February 16, 2012, 05:01:35 PM »
in before MDS says to buy a mac
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Offline JMW IV

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #2: February 16, 2012, 05:02:03 PM »
Quote from: The Chief on February 16, 2012, 05:01:35 PM
in before MDS says to buy a mac

I can't afford a Mac. *shrug*
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Offline The Chief

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #3: February 16, 2012, 05:04:26 PM »
Quote from: JMW IV on February 16, 2012, 05:02:03 PM
I can't afford a Mac. *shrug*

Right, it's just been his schtick lately.
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Offline Nathan

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #4: February 16, 2012, 05:27:05 PM »
Quote from: The Chief on February 16, 2012, 05:01:35 PM
in before MDS says to buy a mac

Well it is a unix based OS that just works

:poke: :stir:
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Offline imref

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #5: February 16, 2012, 05:28:24 PM »
i saw an article the other day saying that those with linux skills are in huge demand, and short supply.  keep at it.
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Offline Obed_Marsh

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #6: February 16, 2012, 06:56:02 PM »
Before you quit, stop fiddling with it. Most of the people who get frustrated are tweaking it too much. Seriously.
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Offline JMW IV

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #7: February 18, 2012, 11:56:19 AM »
I'm gonna dual-boot XP and Xubuntu on this laptop for now, since I have a 500gb HD in it.

and then when I get a new computer, it is going to be strictly Windows, cause I am going to try to get a laptop or desktop that is suitable for gaming.
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Offline Lintyfresh85

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #8: February 18, 2012, 11:58:24 AM »
What type of games you looking to run?
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Offline JMW IV

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #9: February 18, 2012, 12:13:05 PM »
Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on February 18, 2012, 11:58:24 AM
What type of games you looking to run?

MMORPGs mostly.

but yeah, regular games like what you can get from Steam.

I think my main Gaming platforms going forward will be Steam and Onlive.

and since you can't run either on Linux....
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Offline Slateman

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #10: February 18, 2012, 04:59:28 PM »
Why can't you afford 800 bucks for a laptop that will run WIndows 8 with no problems?
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Offline The Chief

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #11: February 18, 2012, 05:00:33 PM »
He just moved and just got a new job.
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Offline Nathan

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #12: February 18, 2012, 05:05:48 PM »
Quote from: The Chief on February 18, 2012, 05:00:33 PM
He just moved and just got a new job.


Pfft, $800 is chump change that everyone should be able to throw towards a toy at any time.
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Offline MarquisDeSade

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #13: February 18, 2012, 06:11:14 PM »
Quote from: Nathan on February 18, 2012, 05:05:48 PM
Pfft, $800 is chump change that everyone should be able to throw towards a toy at any time.

THIS IS DICK CHENEYS AMERIKKKA YOU FOOLS!  SPEND ON CREDIT LIVE TODAY DEBT COUNSELING TOMORROW.
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Offline JMW IV

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #14: February 18, 2012, 06:39:39 PM »
I just got a new job.

I havent moved yet, I will be moving next weekend.
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Offline PANatsFan

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #15: February 18, 2012, 07:17:25 PM »
Quote from: Nathan on February 18, 2012, 05:05:48 PM
Pfft, $800 is chump change that everyone should be able to throw towards a toy at any time.



I'd pay 800 bucks to PUNCH YOU IN THE JUNK
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Offline MarquisDeSade

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #16: February 18, 2012, 07:23:22 PM »
Quote from: PANatsFan on February 18, 2012, 07:17:25 PM


I'd pay 800 bucks to PUNCH YOU IN THE JUNK

More like you'd pay $800 to get junk punched. 
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Offline PANatsFan

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #17: February 18, 2012, 07:33:30 PM »
Quote from: MarquisDeSade on February 18, 2012, 07:23:22 PM
More like you'd pay $800 to get junk punched. 

Eh, all you'd have to do is walk into a bar and start honking boobs.
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Offline JMW IV

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Re: I give up on Linux.
« Reply #18: March 06, 2012, 11:36:27 PM »
well...I got a better laptop.

Windows 7 Premium, dual core processor, 4GB of RAM, ATI Radeon discrete graphics...

I've already gotten a BSOD on it.

rethinking Linux, maybe that the OS wasn't the problem, and maybe I was just using a crappy computer.
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